APPLICANT'S CHECKLIST

FOR INDIVIDUAL APPLICANTS

GENERAL BUILDING WORK ('BUILDING')
Purpose of this checklist: This form is for individuals who are applying for
the category of General Building Work. It is to assist you in deciding if you have
sufficient information to commence the application process.
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An application for General Building Work involves an assessment of both qualifications obtained and strict criteria on practical experience. Applicants must
meet approved qualifications and experience requirements.
Applicants who hold an approved qualification and whose experience is limited to specific areas of building construction work should note that Fair Trading
issues licences for a number of restricted building categories. These categories are qualification based pathways only and do not require an assessment of
relevant industry experience by Fair Trading. The restricted building categories are: Kitchen, Bathroom and Laundry Renovations, Swimming Pool Building,
Structural Landscaping and Erection of Prefabricated Metal Framed Home Additions and Structures.
Further information on these categories is available at:
http://www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au/ftw/Tradespeople/Home_building_licensing/Licence_classes_and_qualifications.page?

1. Application form:
Click here to access the Application Form

2. Previous Licence/Certificate Details

Before submitting my application form, I have undertaken a licence check at www.licence.nsw.gov.au and if I have held a previous
licence or certificate, I have included the required details in section 2 of the application form, ensuring all details are correct.

3. Qualification
I have read the qualifications requirement relevant for the licence catagory applied for;
http://www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au/ftw/Tradespeople/Home_building_licensing/Licence_classes_and_qualifications/Building.page?

I am submitting original copies of approved qualification documents including statement of attainment along with the associated
transcript of academic record for the qualification(s)
OR OR
I am not submitting copies of an approved qualification as I previously held a licence for the same category without conditions or
restrictions within 2 years of this application.

4. Experience
I have read the relevant industry experience requirements specified at
http://www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au/ftw/Tradespeople/Home_building_licensing/Licence_classes_and_qualifications/Building.page?

I am not submitting copies of Referee's Statement Forms as I previously held an endorsed contractor licence or a qualified supervisor
certificate for full General Building Work within 2 years of this application
OR OR
I am submitting copies of referee statement forms to demonstrate at least 2 years relevant industry experience in a wide range of
building construction work

5. Referees Statement Forms

This section is only to be completed by applicants who have not previously held a licence for full
General Building Work within 2 years of this application and are submitting Referee's Statement Forms.
I have read and signed such number of Referee's Statement Forms as required to demonstrate my experience .
Accordingly I confirm I am submitting the following number of forms with my application
Number of Referee Statement Forms (insert number)
Number of 'Applicant's On Site Building Experience' Forms (insert number)

I have checked both the Referee's Statement Forms and any accompanying 'Applicant's On Site Building Experience' form(s) are
completed in full and include DA/CDC numbers where applicable. I understand that these forms provide the basis for assessing my
experience and whether I meet the requirements for a licence or certificate as a Builder. Failure to provide fully completed forms can
affect the outcome of my application and whether Fair Trading can accept the experience claimed.

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5. Referee's Statement Forms (Continued)
I have checked the Fair Trading's online public register and have verified that my referee(s) meet the following requirements:
Held a current endorsed contractor licence or a qualified supervisor certificate during the dates claimed on the Referee's Statement
Form and accompanying 'Applicant's On Site Building Experience' forms
Held the category of General Building Work (Builder's licence) during the dates claimed in the Referee's Statement Form and any
accompanying 'Applicant's On Site Building Experience' forms
Supervised my work on site during the dates claimed in the Referee's Statement Form any accompanying 'Applicant's On Site
Building Experience' forms
I am satisfied that my referee(s) would be considered acceptable to complete the form

My Referee's Statement Form includes my nature of employment:

I have read the requirements and I have obtained my experience as per the following:
A paid Employee and/or A paid Licensed Sub-Contractor
Unlicensed sub-contracting, owner builder work and any unpaid work arrangements cannot be considered by Fair Trading to satisfy the
experience requirements. Fair Trading can only consider experience gained as either an employee or someone who is lawfully engaged by a
licensed builder who was has been financially remunerated. Owing to the nature of owner-builder arrangements, experience relied upon as, or
for, an Owner-Builder cannot be considered to be employment or lawful engagement.

My Referee's Statement Form includes the period of experience:

I have checked my Referee's Statement Form and associated 'Applicant's On Site Building Experience' to ensure they accurately reflect
my site based building experience.
I understand that the assessment of my experience is based on the time spent on site as per each of the 'Applicant's On Site Building
Experience' Forms.
Fair Trading requires applicant to demonstrate a 2 years full time equivalent from on-site based experience.
The total period of time spent on-site must equal at least 2 years full time to be considered. Fair Trading will assess each individual site and will
determine if the work performed is relevant and meets the requirements. As such you must ensure you include as many Referee's Statement
Forms and provide as many job sites required reflecting the full extent of your experience.
I understand that the majority of my submitted experience must have been obtained within 10 years of the date of this application.

My Referee's Statement Forms includes information regarding the type of experience:

I have read the requirements and I have relevant experience in a wide range of building construction work:
I have experience in the residential home building industry
and/or
I have other type of experience which I believe is relevant to the residential home building industry
For the purpose of assessing an applicant's eligibility to be issued a licence or certificate as a builder, the term "industry experience" means
experience within the residential home building industry. In evaluating whether an applicant has a "wide range of building construction work", Fair
Trading needs to ascertain if the types of projects the applicant has worked on sufficiently cover "construction work" and that the experience has
been across all stages of construction in order to demonstrate that applicants have the ability to do, coordinate and supervise general building work
in the construction of a residential dwelling. Applicants should ensure they have read the NOTE TO APPLICANTS available at:
http://www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au/ftw/Tradespeople/Home_building_licensing/Licence_classes_and_qualifications/Building.page?

I have made copies of all referee statement forms that I am submitting and have kept them for any future reference

6. Financial and Criminal History

I have answered all the questions in Section 7 and am not required to submit any Additional Details Forms.
OR OR
I have answered all the questions in Section 7 and based on my responses I am required to provide additional information.
I confirm the following, that I:
have completed (insert number) relevant Additional Details Forms as attachments to my application
am submitting all supporting paperwork as required by the relevant Additional Details Forms
NOTE: If you are a current bankrupt or the director of a company that is currently in external administration (other than external
administration resulting from a members' voluntary winding up of the body corporate), Fair Trading cannot issue you a contractor
licence in the categories of: Building or Swimming Pool Building.

7. Declaration
I have read and understood the legal declaration that I have signed at section 9 of the form and understand I could commit a pursuable
offence under the Crimes Act 1900 if I make a false or misleading statement in respect of my application

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8. Insurance
Insurance under the Home Building Compensation Fund (previously known as Home Warranty Insurance) For
Contractors Only
I have read and am aware of the insurance requirements under the Home Building Act 1989
http://www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au/ftw/Tradespeople/Home_building_licensing/Applying_for_a_licence_or_certificate.page?#Insura
nce_under_the_Home_Building_Compensation_Fund
I am enclosing a current certificate of eligibility to obtain insurance under the Home Building Compensation Fund
OR OR
I do not have a current certificate of eligibility and do not require insurance under the Home Building Compensation Fund. I understand
that will not be able to contract for work over the $20,000 threshold until I obtain insurance or elgibility under the Home Building
Compensation Fund.
9. Proof of Identity
For information on proof of identity requirements visit;
http://www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au/ftw/Tradespeople/Home_building_licensing/Applying_for_a_licence_or_certificate/Proof_of_ide
ntity_requirement.page?

I have checked the proof of identity requirements on the application form.

I have the required proof of identity documents to submit with my application as follows:
1 document from list 1 and
2 documents from list 2
OR OR
1 document from list 1 and
1 document form list 2 and
1 document from list 3 and

A passport quality photo

I have a recent passport quality photo to attach to my application

10. Application Fee

For information on the Fees and Charges please visit:
http://www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au/ftw/About_us/Our_services/Fees/Home_building_fees.page
I have checked the fees and will make the appropriate payment as applicable at the time of lodging my application

11. Refunds
In accordance with the Home Building Regulation 2014 and Licensing and Registration (Uniform Procedures) Act 2002 the processing
component of your application fee is not refundable. Some applications also have an additional fixed fee component that is refundable
if the application is refused or withdrawn.
I have read and understood the above statements regarding Fair Tradings refund policy

12. Submission
Once you have completed the above checklist and application form in full, print and sign the check list & application form, enclose all applicable
supporting documents and then proceed to submit the application at a NSW Fair Trading, Service NSW or Government Access Centre.
I am submitting the following documents with my application (tick as applicable)
Qualification from a Registered Training Organisation/TAFE
Qualification from an Australian University
Transcript of academic record from a Registered Training Organisation/TAFE or
Transcript of academic record from an Australian University (where relevant including evidence of my mandatory work placement and
4 years full time study)
Referee Statement Forms
Applicant's On Site Building Experience Forms (accompanying any Referee Statement Forms)
Additional Details Forms
Certificate of eligibility or certificate of insurance under the Home Building Compensation Fund

Applicants signature _____________________________________________ Date _______________

All information submitted by the applicant (including the application form, checklist and any other supporting documents) will be assessed by
Fair Trading in processing the application.
Disclaimer: This checklist is an aid for your application. The information submitted by you in your application must meet the approved requirements in accordance
with the Home Building Act 1989, Home Building Regulations 2014 and the Licensing and Registration (Uniform Procedures) Act 2002 as applicable at the time of
any application.
All Fair Trading application forms, referee statement forms, additional details forms and administrative forms are available at https://ablis.business.gov.au

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